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What Causes Itching On The Upper Leg While On Xarelto?
Question: Yes...my wife started taking 15mg od xarelto upon learning of a blood clot in upper leg...has been on it for a couple of weeks and is experiencing serious itching...is this more of an annoyance kind of side effect or should she consult hospital that originally started her on this medication?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
It is possible to have or develop an allergic reaction to any medication, and significant itching is a sign that an allergic reaction is likely, particularly if it correlated with starting a new medication.
I recommend telling the prescribing doctor promptly about this symptom. There are other blood thinners that can be used instead. Xarelto has the benefit of convenience (not having to have blood thinning status checked frequently), but it sounds like her body is reacting to it.
So call the prescribing doctor or primary doctor now. If he/she is out of the office, talk with the doctor on call. If that isn't helpful, then she should go in to the urgent care or ER.
Please let me know if I can provide further information.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
It is possible to have or develop an allergic reaction to any medication, and significant itching is a sign that an allergic reaction is likely, particularly if it correlated with starting a new medication.
I recommend telling the prescribing doctor promptly about this symptom. There are other blood thinners that can be used instead. Xarelto has the benefit of convenience (not having to have blood thinning status checked frequently), but it sounds like her body is reacting to it.
So call the prescribing doctor or primary doctor now. If he/she is out of the office, talk with the doctor on call. If that isn't helpful, then she should go in to the urgent care or ER.
Please let me know if I can provide further information.
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